Information Resources

Regional Compendia

Listed below are a series of regional compendia containing statistics on a wide range of subject from economics to labour market information. The RIU has hot-linked this document to allow you to move straight to the data listed.

Regional Trends 40 - May 2008

Regional Trends is a comprehensive regular source of official statistics for the Statistical Regions of the United Kingdom (Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Government Office Regions within England). It includes regional profiles and information on the European Union, population and migration, education and training, labour market, housing, health and care, income and lifestyles, crime and justice, transport, environment, regional accounts, industry and agriculture. Previous versions of Regional Trends can be accessed here.

Region in Figures - North West
Region in Figures is a comprehensive source of official statistics about the regions and sub-regions of England. Nine reports (covering the Government Office Regions) include data on the population, economy, labour market, education and training, transport and the environment and living in the North West.

State of the Countryside Report
The State of the Countryside report, which is published every year, sets out to provide a broad picture of social, economic and environmental conditions and change across rural England. It aims to raise the profile of rural issues, to develop understanding of the rural dimension and to generate and influence debate about the challenges and choices ahead.

Regional Competitiveness and State of the Regions
Regional Competitiveness and State of the Regions, formed by the amalgamation of two separate publications: the Regional Competitiveness Indicators and the Regional Development Agency (RDA) 'State of the Region' Core Indicators'. The report contains sections on overall competitiveness, labour market, deprivation, business development and land and infrastructure.

Guide to Regional And Local Labour Market Statistics
Labour Market Statistics are amongst the most prominent official statistics produced. Indicators spanning employment, unemployment, economic activity, economic inactivity and vacancies are published each month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) for the eleven government office regions in England, Scotland and Wales. In addition, a wide range of data are available through ONS publications and official dissemination channels. This report gives guidance on data sources, geographies, employment, unemployment, activity and inactivity, earnings, vacancies, historical comparisons, the ONS geographical referencing strategy, definitions and abbreviations, availability by area and topic and sampling variability or survey data.

Data Availability by Geography
The Office for National Statistics provides a guide to the availability of labour market data at different geographical levels, and the frequency in which these data are published.

North West Environment
This is a link to the North West page of the Environment Agency's website.

Vital Signs 2005
Vital Signs assesses a wealth of data from established sources to provide you with an annual ‘State of the Region’ picture of the region’s performance, against a wide and comprehensive set of themes and indicators.

Monthly Digest of Statistics (ONS)
National data contained in twenty chapters of tables, covering the following topics: National accounts, including Gross Domestic Product (GDP); Population and vital statistics; Labour market; Social services, Law enforcement; Agriculture, food, drinks and tobacco; Production, output and costs; Energy; Chemicals; Metals, engineering and vehicles; Textiles and other manufactures; Construction; Transport; Retailing; External trade in goods; UK balance of payments; Government finance; Prices and wages i.e. Retail Prices Index (RPI); Leisure; and Weather.

Northwest Pocket Databook - April 2008
The Databook, compiled by the NWDA Research Team, is split into two sections. The first section contains information on the Northwest, its sub-regions and local authorities whilst the second section presents information on the Northwest and other regions.

If you would like to receive a hard copy please e-mail your contact details to nwriu@nwda.co.uk.